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Southern Oregon Growers Assoc

Foundation · Grantmaker Grants Pass, OR EIN: 93-1043197 Website

Farmers market- provide information of alternative methods of cultivation to the public and participate in community nutrional awareness programs as well as low income food assistance

Key facts about Southern Oregon Growers Assoc

In short: Southern Oregon Growers Assoc gave $1K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
93-1043197
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$1,200
Grants made (2025)
1
Average grant
$1,200
Median grant
$1,200
Total assets
$136,550
Primary geography
Oregon (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$137K

-1.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$1K

+9.1% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1K

+9.1% YoY

About Southern Oregon Growers Assoc

Based on IRS filings

Southern Oregon Growers Assoc is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Grants Pass, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $137K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K. Net investment income was $2K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of all 1 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Cities

Grants Pass

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K0 grants20190 grants20200 grants2021Total only20220 grants20231 grants20241 grants2025

Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2025

Roge Valley Ffa and Youth and Ag: $1KRoge Valley Ffa and Youth andAg$1K

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
ROGE VALLEY FFA AND YOUTH AND AG Grants Pass, ORPROMOTE FARMING CAREERS$1,200

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K$400K2019202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$136,550$138,801$104,881
Revenue$289,092$314,323$199,982
Expenses$292,059$281,185$227,330
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$2,487$3,083$908
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 18, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
  4. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Southern Oregon Growers Assoc is led by Cindy McLachlan, Board Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Cindy McLachlan

    Board Chair

    Board Member → Vice President, 2022

    Vice President → Board Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jolene Davis

    Secretary

    On filings since 2019

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jon Gilbert

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Maria Sparks

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Hope Weaver

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Esther Wooley

    Vice Chair

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ruth Ehly

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sue Conrad

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (9)
  • Former: Andre Kompier (2019–2024) — President
  • Former: Christi Reilly (2019–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Fred Friedman (2019–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Kit Chrisopher Bell (2023–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Manuel Lawrence (2019–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Kia McQueary (2021–2022) — Manager
  • Former: Denean Maplesden (2019–2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Rose Saenz (2019–2020) — Treasurer
  • Former: Sheila Smith (2019–2020) — Board Member

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about Southern Oregon Growers Assoc

How much does Southern Oregon Growers Assoc give each year?

Southern Oregon Growers Assoc gave $1K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1K across 1 grant.

How large is Southern Oregon Growers Assoc?

Southern Oregon Growers Assoc reported $137K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $289K.

What is Southern Oregon Growers Assoc?

Southern Oregon Growers Assoc is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Grants Pass, OR. It holds $137K in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Southern Oregon Growers Assoc operate?

Southern Oregon Growers Assoc has awarded grants in Oregon.

What is Southern Oregon Growers Assoc's EIN?

Southern Oregon Growers Assoc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1043197. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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